Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

COTTONWOOD BASIN (CMEC2)

Lat: 38.57306° N Lon: 108.27778° W Elev: 7220.0 ft.

NA

62°F

17°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 May 11:48 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. Highs 65 to 75. Lows in the 40s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
Sunday
Sunny, breezy. Highs in the 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of showers, snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 10 percent.



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